Kia Sorento vs. Land Rover Discovery Sport
When we compare the Kia Sorento to the Land Rover Discovery Sport, the Kia Sorento has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and overall quality score. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Sorento versus the Land Rover Discovery Sport, the Kia Sorento is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Kia Sorento versus Land Rover Discovery Sport Pricing
A used 2023 Kia Sorento ranges from $31,218 to $45,886 while a used 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport is priced between $48,050 to $58,110. For a new model, the Kia Sorento's price is between $31,921 and $46,338, with the Land Rover Discovery Sport priced between $48,803 and $58,854.
Kia Sorento versus Land Rover Discovery Sport Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Sorento is 7.8 out of 10 while the Land Rover Discovery Sport's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the Kia Sorento being ranked 14 out of 25 Best Midsize SUVs and the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 14 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Kia Sorento’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Land Rover Discovery Sport base engine makes 246 horsepower. The Sorento is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 513 miles. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. The Sorento uses regular unleaded, and the Discovery Sport uses premium unleaded.
Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison
The Kia Sorento has the advantage of offering higher payload capacity, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Kia Sorento has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$31,921 - $46,338
Used Asking Price:
$31,218 - $45,886
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
48.5%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$48,803 - $58,854
Used Asking Price:
$48,050 - $58,110
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
47.5%
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Rankings
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18 out of / 31Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value
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22 out of / 28SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value
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39 out of / 61Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value
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53 out of / 61iSeeCars Rankings
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
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9 out of / 29Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value
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14 out of / 29Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value
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24 out of / 67Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
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33 out of / 67Summary Review
Kia’s Sorento is a two- or three-row crossover SUV on sale since 2015 in its outgoing generation. It is built in West Point, Georgia. All-new for 2021, shoppers in the midsize SUV segment should give the Sorento a fresh look.
Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
- Available in past years with two or three rows of seats
- High safety scores
- 2020 and older models showing their age
- Smaller than many midsize vehicles in this segment
- Past models had low reliability scores
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Trim Levels
EX, LX, S, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line EX, X-Line S, X-Line SX Prestige
Trim Levels
P250 S, P250 S R-Dynamic, P250 SE, P250 SE R-Dynamic
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 29 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
425 / 513 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 407 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
121.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
23.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3715 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
66.7 inches
Length:
189 inches
Wheelbase:
110.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4035 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
